Lean Results for Lean Programs: By the Numbers

June 9, 2008

Few execs rate lean programs as 'excellent.'

Although many large U.S.-based manufacturers utilize lean techniques, there's a lot of room for improvement, according to the results of a recent survey:

73 percent of U.S. manufacturers that actively deploy lean or Six Sigma

49 percent of senior manufacturing executives who are satisfied with their lean programs

44 percent of senior execs who believe their lean programs are effective

5 percent of senior execs who rate their lean programs as extremely effective

22 percent of U.S. manufacturers that don't use either lean or Six Sigma methodologies

Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

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About the Author

Jonathan Katz | Former Managing Editor

Former Managing Editor Jon Katz covered leadership and strategy, tackling subjects such as lean manufacturing leadership, strategy development and deployment, corporate culture, corporate social responsibility, and growth strategies. As well, he provided news and analysis of successful companies in the chemical and energy industries, including oil and gas, renewable and alternative.

Jon worked as an intern for IndustryWeek before serving as a reporter for The Morning Journal and then as an associate editor for Penton Media’s Supply Chain Technology News.

Jon received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Kent State University and is a die-hard Cleveland sports fan.